Search for man who punched MTA worker at station in the Bronx

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (WABC) -- Police are looking for a man who attacked an MTA worker in the Bronx.

Authorities released a photo of the man who attacked the worker Wednesday at about 8 p.m. as he was conducting an inspection at the Fordham Road train station.

The suspect punched the victim several times, causing pain and swelling to his face, police say.

He was treated and released at Lincoln Hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at http://WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.